Murtaza Hameed of Arwa Chiropractic in Aurora, Illinois charged with sex abuse of 2 teen boys in his care, officials say
Share and Follow

AURORA, Ill. (WLS) — A west suburban chiropractor is accused of sexually abusing two teen boys in his care, officials said on Monday.

Aurora chiropractor Murtaza Hameed, 46, is charged with one count of criminal sexual assault, five counts of aggravated criminal sexual abuse, one count of attempted criminal sexual assault and one count of misdemeanor battery, DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert Berlin and Aurora Police Chief Keith Cross said.

ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watch

The Naperville man appeared in court over the weekend, and a judge ordered that he be held in custody ahead of his trial.

Hameed allegedly sexually abused a 17-year-old boy, who he was providing treatment to at Arwa Chiropractic office, located in the 3800-block of McCoy Drive, on Jan. 11.

The boy returned home from the appointment and told his father what had happened, officials said. The boy’s father contacted the Aurora Police Department, who contacted the DuPage County Children’s Center.

Through the course of their investigation, authorities also learned that a similar incident allegedly happened to a 16-year-old boy in 2016.

“The investigation began by the bravery of two victims that came forward, and I want to acknowledge that, because that is probably one of the most important things,” said Aurora Police Detective Jennifer Hillgoth. “It’s traumatic and scary to experience that when you’re the victim of a sex crime, and for them to be able to come forward and give that disclosure speaks volumes. It takes a lot of courage to do so.”

The chiropractic office is shuttered on Monday, with a sign on the door saying due to an unforeseen emergency, the office is closed. Police say Hameed is the only practicing chiropractor in that office.

Hameed’s next court appearance is scheduled for June 2.

Authorities urged anyone who believes they may have been a victim or has additional information to contact Hillgoth at cosentij@aurora.il.us or 630-256-5554.

“Just be supportive of their children. If their child was a victim and makes a disclosure, be supportive in that process and reach out to us, and we’ll do the same in return,” Hillgoth said.

Copyright © 2025 WLS-TV. All Rights Reserved.

Share and Follow
You May Also Like
Call of Duty creator's Ferrari caught on film before it crashed

Exclusive Footage: Call of Duty Creator’s Ferrari Captured Moments Before Dramatic Crash

A tragic car accident involving the creator of Call of Duty was…
FILE - Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy speaks during a news conference at the Department of Transportation in Washington, Dec. 12, 2025. (AP Photo/Mark Schiefelbein, File)

Colorado’s Federal Funds Slashed by $24M Due to Unlawful CDL Issuances

DENVER (AP) — On Monday, the U.S. Department of Transportation issued a…
Pennsylvania school bus driver fired for posting shocking sign banning Spanish speaks out

Pennsylvania School Bus Driver Dismissed After Controversial ‘No Spanish’ Sign Sparks Outrage

A Pennsylvania school bus driver recently dismissed for displaying a sign prohibiting…
Stars' goodbye to Mani including Liam, David Beckham and Paul Weller

Celebrities, including Liam Gallagher, David Beckham, and Paul Weller, Pay Tribute to Mani in Heartfelt Farewell

Today, a poignant farewell for Gary ‘Mani’ Mounfield, the iconic Stone Roses…
Meghan Markle and Prince Harry say firing employees is 'inevitable' as Archewell charity undergoes restructuring

Meghan Markle and Prince Harry Restructure Archewell Charity, Address Staff Changes

Meghan Markle and Prince Harry have addressed recent staff changes within their…
Jim Beam pausing production at main Kentucky distillery for a year

Jim Beam Halts Kentucky Distillery Operations for One Year: Impact on Bourbon Lovers and Local Economy

Jim Beam has announced a temporary halt in bourbon production at its…
Jaguars fans have playoff fever after big win against Broncos

Jaguars’ Victory Over Broncos Ignites Playoff Hopes Among Fans

Excitement is reaching fever pitch as Jaguars fans scramble to secure playoff…
Bernie Sanders is blocking cancer treatment for kids for his own selfish reasons

Unpacking Bernie Sanders’ Controversial Stance on Pediatric Cancer Treatment: A Closer Look at the Political Debate

When it comes to obstructing valuable initiatives, Senator Bernie Sanders appears to…